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Iskander Mirza

1899–1969 · 20th century

Iskander Mirza was a Pakistani soldier and civil servant who became Governor-General in 1955 and the first President of Pakistan in 1956. In October 1958 he abrogated the constitution and declared martial law with army commander Ayub Khan, who deposed him within weeks. He died in exile in London.

Iskander Mirza
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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